The Q1 Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Forum provides a unique opportunity for knowledge share and peer-to-peer engagement through a blend of educational presentations, high-level strategy discussion groups led by experienced revenue cycle executives and targeted one-on-one networking introductions with select supplier partners. Featuring over 25 strategy discussion groups from which participants can select based on current educational needs and business challenges, the customized agenda results in high levels of professional development and an opportunity to find solutions to current revenue cycle challenges. Each strategy discussion group is facilitated by a leading executive from the healthcare industry, who provides guidance and structure for the discussion, as well as summarizes key points to be shared following the program.

BREAKOUT DISCUSSION TOPICS:

ALIGNING FRONT-END PROCESSES FOR SUCCESS

Best practices in streamlining accurate patient accounts

Federal and private payer insurance eligibility verification

Engaging patients from pre-registration and pre-arrival

BACK-END PROCESSING TO ENSURE REIMBURSEMENT

Ensuring the highest levels of coding accuracy from teams

Use of technology in coding accuracy and automation

Heightening accuracy in charging of capture duties

Opportunities in enhancing payment & statement processing

Tactics for preventing disruptions in claims reimbursement

UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY & AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Selection of most appropriate revenue cycle technology solutions

Establishing ROI from revenue cycle management software

Use of big data analytics and health IT solutions

Leveraging advanced dashboards and alerts for revenue goals

Alignment of revenue cycle & health information systems

ENGAGEMENT OF PATIENTS TO INCREASE REVENUE STABILITY

Opportunities in direct and compassionate collection from patients

Improved communication with patients to secure payment

Assistance for uninsured patients with coverage options & exchanges

Heightening patient satisfaction to meet quality metrics for payment

CODING, REIMBURSEMENT & DENIALS MANAGEMENT

Increasing accuracy in healthcare coding to ensure payment

Contracting & payer communication to ensure reimbursement

Focus on end-to-end documentation & coding to smooth processes

Opportunities in staff training to reduce and manage claim denials

Tracking claims to remediate & correct the root cause of denials

REVENUE LEADERSHIP & EVOLVING HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE

Building and maintaining a high performing revenue cycle team

Career and executive development for revenue cycle executives

Aligning revenue team goals with overall organizational finance goals

Impact of healthcare reform & payment model changes on revenue

ABOUT THE FORUM

The Q1 Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Forum provides a unique opportunity for knowledge share and peer-to-peer engagement through a blend of educational presentations, high-level strategy discussion groups led by experienced revenue cycle executives and targeted one-on-one networking introductions with select supplier partners. Featuring over 25 strategy discussion groups from which participants can select based on current educational needs and business challenges, the customized agenda results in high levels of professional development and an opportunity to find solutions to current revenue cycle challenges. Each strategy discussion group is facilitated by a leading executive from the healthcare industry, who provides guidance and structure for the discussion, as well as summarizes key points to be shared following the program.